Pyongyang, North Korea Weather
Pyongyang hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 97°F (36°C) is about 13°F (7°C) above the typical August high of 84°F (29°C).
Current conditions in detail
Pyongyang weather tomorrow (Saturday, August 8)
Tomorrow in Pyongyang looks sunny, with a high of 88° and an overnight low of 70°. There is a 70% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 10 mph, and the UV index reaches 9 (very high).
Pyongyang 14-day forecast
About the weather in Pyongyang
Weather in Pyongyang is shaped by its humid continental climate - expect warm summers and cold, often snowy winters. August afternoons typically reach 84°F (29°C), while January highs hover near 32°F (0°C). Annual precipitation averages 47.3 inches (1202 mm) over about 94 rainy days.
Pyongyang weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 84°F (29°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 32°F (0°C)
- Record high: 96°F (36°C) · Record low: -7°F (-22°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: July (16 rainy days) · Sunniest: May (9.7 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid continental - warm summers and cold, often snowy winters
- Snow: about 6 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on August. Highs average 84°F (29°C) and overnight lows stay near 71°F (22°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 32°F (0°C) and lows around 16°F (-9°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 96°F (36°C) and dropped as low as -7°F (-22°C).
Rain, sun and snow
July is usually the wettest month. It brings about 11.0 inches (280 mm) of rain over 16 days, while January is the driest. May brings the most sunshine, averaging 9.7 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 6 days in a typical year, mostly from December through March.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Pyongyang is mild, with daytime highs averaging 63°F (17°C) and nights around 41°F (5°C); expect showers on roughly 19 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Pyongyang is hot, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (28°C) and nights around 68°F (20°C); expect showers on roughly 43 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Pyongyang is mild, with daytime highs averaging 64°F (18°C) and nights around 47°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 20 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Pyongyang brings deep cold, with daytime highs averaging 35°F (2°C) and nights around 19°F (-7°C); rain falls on about 12 days over the three months, plus around 6 snowy days. Wind makes those temperatures feel harsher than they sound - pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge conditions on exposed skin.
Average temperatures in Pyongyang by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 16° | 3 | 0.6 in | 7.8 h/day | 57% |
| February | 39° | 21° | 4 | 0.8 in | 8.4 h/day | 58% |
| March | 52° | 30° | 5 | 1.3 in | 9.3 h/day | 63% |
| April | 64° | 42° | 6 | 2.2 in | 9.6 h/day | 62% |
| May | 73° | 52° | 8 | 4.3 in | 9.7 h/day | 67% |
| June | 80° | 62° | 10 | 6.0 in | 9.7 h/day | 74% |
| July | 84° | 71° | 16 | 11.0 in | 8.5 h/day | 82% |
| August | 84° | 71° | 17 | 10.8 in | 8.7 h/day | 83% |
| September | 77° | 61° | 7 | 4.4 in | 9.0 h/day | 77% |
| October | 64° | 47° | 6 | 2.2 in | 8.3 h/day | 71% |
| November | 49° | 33° | 7 | 2.6 in | 6.8 h/day | 68% |
| December | 34° | 19° | 4 | 1.0 in | 7.2 h/day | 60% |